Date: 24 Jan 2002 20:22:59 GMT From: Dave Wysocki <MAPSdwysockiONnopsampc.com> Subject: Re: More tripod, CV ques; keeping diff from tumbling ??
Don, if I were doing the job I would definitely get the axle assemblies rebuilt while they are out - that would eliminate any questions about the bearing surfaces, as well as giving you new boots & grease. At $75/side, it's a pretty good deal. At the very least, fully degrease the joints & repack them, and maybe change the outer boots. Also, while it doesn't take too much time to get the axles out & back in, you really should get an alignment afterwards, so factor that into your thinking. I don't know anything about removing the inner drivers, but the Townsend site (or Quasi) might have something on it: http://216.78.172.244/entry/tech_doc_systems.htm http://quasimotors.gar.net/Procedures.htm Good luck! Dave Wysocki Message by toobwiznopsamcomSPAMKILL (Wiz) on: 1/24/2002 2:17:57 PM >Thaks all for the good advice below. > >I've gotten into this thing and now I'm not sure I have to replace the inner >carriers. There is a worn spot in each of the "rails" but it isn't deep. The >bearings seem to be good also (except one...later). I read in some of the >archives about swapping sides on these to get "new" wear surfaces, but with the >warning about removing them both. > >Important question: Can I remove both if I block the first side with a dowel >turned to the ID of the splines? > >I did find that the ball bearing that came out with the bearing carrier is >*completely* worn out. I've never before seen a ball bearing with over 1mm >radial play!!! I took this apart in the first place because there was a rythmic >knocking noise coming from the passenger's side. I had seen some wear when I >rebuilt the transmission three years ago. The knocking frequency was related to >road speed, so I figured that the tripod joint had just finally worn out. Well, >when I connect it up and twist on the carrier and the shaft, there is very >little lost motion. However, the outer (CV) joint has detectable play when >twisted. But, it isn't great, not over .020 on the diameter. How much is >acceptable? > >I'm thinking of replacing the bearing and seal (above) and swapping the tripod >cups. There isn't that much labor, even if I have to go in there again a year >on down the road. Also, is there any benefit to swapping the outer CV joints >side-for-side to get new wear surfaces on them working? > >What think?? > >Cheers/Don >"LABOR SVGIT" >
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